2011 Regular Session

SENATE BILL 634

File Code: Environment Crossfiled with: HOUSE BILL 852
Sponsored By:
Senator Frosh
Entitled:
Marcellus Shale Safe Drilling Act of 2011

Synopsis:

Prohibiting the Department of the Environment from issuing permits for the drilling of wells in the Marcellus Shale until specified conditions are met; requiring the Department to consult with the governing body of specified local governments in evaluating specified permits for the drilling of wells in the Marcellus Shale; etc.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

Legislative date is used to record history occurring in the Chambers otherwise Calendar date is used.
Senate Action
2/4
First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
2/9
Hearing 3/1 at 1:00 p.m.
House Action
No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Conservation -see also- Soil Conservation
Counties -see also- Chartered Counties; Code Counties
Emergencies
Environment, Department of
Environmental Matters -see also- Conserv; Nat Resrce; Pollut
Forests and Parks -see also- Program Open Space; Trees
Fuel -see also- Coal
Highways
Insurance -see also- Health Ins; MAIF; Motor Vehicle Ins
Liability -see also- Good Samaritan
Licenses -see also- Alcoholic Bev Lic; Drivers' Licenses
Mining
Municipal Corporations -see also- Annap; Balt; Hager; OC
Natural Resources -see also- Conserv; Forest & Park; Wildlds
Pollution -see also- Sediment Control
Refuse Disposal -see also- Recycling
Sand, Gravel, Stone
Trucks
Water
Wells
Wetlands

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Environment
( 14-104 , 14-107.1 )

Documents

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Bill Text: First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal and Policy Note: Available
Amendments: None offered